22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Belgium
Belgium: 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total was 444.71 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
444.71 billion
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
18th
of 209 countries
All-time high
696.87 billion
in 2008
All-time low
153.56 billion
in 1994
Years of data
33
1993–2025
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Belgium, 1993–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2025, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Belgium stood at 444.71 billion.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Belgium peaked at 696.87 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 153.56 billion, in 1994.
Belgium ranks 18th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 33 years of available data.
22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 159.99 billion | — |
| 1994 | 153.56 billion | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 193.94 billion | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 196.83 billion | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 173.82 billion | -11.7% |
| 1998 | 179.57 billion | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 202.42 billion | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 249.33 billion | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 211.73 billion | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 217.50 billion | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 268.51 billion | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 374.34 billion | +39.4% |
| 2005 | 439.05 billion | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 456.46 billion | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 562.21 billion | +23.2% |
| 2008 | 696.87 billion | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 482.26 billion | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 438.30 billion | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 490.76 billion | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 439.23 billion | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 436.94 billion | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 435.02 billion | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 387.75 billion | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 397.21 billion | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 385.39 billion | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 416.06 billion | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 384.74 billion | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 420.66 billion | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 410.09 billion | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 413.06 billion | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 434.72 billion | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 442.68 billion | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 444.71 billion | +0.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 444.71 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.65 billion, 9.7× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 444.71 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.74 billion, 30.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 180.02 billion | 153.56 billion | 202.42 billion | 7 |
| 2000s | 395.83 billion | 211.73 billion | 696.87 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 421.14 billion | 384.74 billion | 490.76 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 427.65 billion | 410.09 billion | 444.71 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Belgium?
- 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total in Belgium was 444.71 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 696.87 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 153.56 billion in 1994.
- How does Belgium rank for 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total?
- Belgium ranks 18th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 22_liabilities to bis banks, locational, total rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 22_Liabilities to BIS banks, locational, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data provides total cross-border liabilities (all instruments) to banks that report the BIS Locational Banking Statistics.